Skip to content
Daily Tours

The Great Brixton History & Culture Experience Private Tour

5.0(8)LondonFree cancellation

About this activity

You won't find a part of London as diverse in either history or culture, than this Electric hub that is Brixton. The ethnic diversity of Brixton is reflected in the food, markets, street art, murals, music and atmosphere of community and passion. But Brixton's past reflects the wider history of London: changing times have brought lightning-fast transformations for areas like this one. Taking it from poverty to glamorous a Victorian suburb, to the hub of the Afro-Caribbean community since the 1950's. More recently, the turbulence of the 1980s saw hope emerge as the struggle for identity was realised by the local community. On this tour, you will hear fascinating stories, see iconic landmarks and smell mouthwatering smells of world cuisine. Highlights: - World Famous Markets - Street Art/Mural Art - Afro-Caribbean History - Musical Roots and Culture - Brixton Academy - Pop Brixton - Electric Avenue - Immigration history - Black Cultural Archive - Cultural local icons eg. David Bowie

Highlights

    What's included

    • Local Tour Guide

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    Itinerary

    1. Brixton

      We will see the sites of Brixton, including the Markets, O2, Department Store and Electric Avenue and hear about the history of the area.

      40 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Brixton Market comprises a street market in the centre of Brixton, south London, and the adjacent covered market areas in nearby arcades Reliance Arcade, Market Row and Granville Arcade.

      10 minutesAdmission included

    3. Brixton Academy

      Brixton Academy is a mid-sized concert venue located in South West London, in the Lambeth district of Brixton.

      10 minutesAdmission included

    4. Royal Observatory Greenwich

      The Department Store

      The Department Store is an award-winning refurbishment of a dilapidated Edwardian building in Brixton.

      10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    5. David Bowie was born here, and you sense smells around

      10 minutesAdmission included

    6. Discover the history of this iconic place.

      10 minutesAdmission free

    7. Brixton Village

      Enjoy this undercover market, amalgamating the old and new Brixton.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    8. Hear about the artistic and cultural history of the area.

      20 minutesAdmission free

    Meeting point

    We meet outside the David Bowie Mural on Tunstall Road

    The map shows London. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
    Supplied by
    The Great Weekender
    Product code
    192738P4

    Customer reviews

    5.0 · 8 reviews
    5.0
    8 reviews
    • 5 ★8
    • 4 ★0
    • 3 ★0
    • 2 ★0
    • 1 ★0

    Ratings from Viator 5.0 (1) · Tripadvisor 5.0 (7)

    You might also like

    More in London

    From

    $355$327per person